Railroad crossing lights flashing with no visible train, Christiansburg VA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, the railroad crossing lights at North Franklin Street near Cambria were flashing, but no train was visible. Vehicles continued through the crossing. Norfolk Southern was notified and officers were dispatched to check.
Audio|Heard on: Christiansburg, Town of Police
Listen to dispatch call
00:49
Transcript:
00:00
Respond to Cambria at North Franklin Street.
00:03
Reference to the railroad lights flashing at the intersection, caller did not see a train, but vehicles are just proceeding through the crossing.
00:13
We are contacting Norfolk Southern.
00:15
I don't know if you would just learn to go and check it out just for liability's sake.
00:23
Arrow.
00:32
2-1-N-RV, I'm 10-60.
00:38
Tim, and we've contacted Norfolk Southern and so that they're aware.
00:46
I do not believe they're flashing anymore.
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Location mentioned:
N Franklin St & Railroad St NW, Christiansburg, VA 24073
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